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Charlie Kirk

If They Can Bring Charlie Kirk Back, I’m Expecting Big Things from Jesus this Easter.

By Kelly DearmoreSeptember 27, 2025

Observer readers sound off on our story about an AI version of the conservative pundit preaching from beyond the grave.

Jimmy Kimmel is Back, But Don’t Get Complacent

By Garrett GravleySeptember 26, 2025

That a late-night comedian could even temporarily lose his platform under the shadow of government
threats is not a censorial flare-up — it’s a five-alarm fire for free speech.

Trump Turned an Outpouring of Respect for Kirk Into a Coliseum of Hate

By Sam EiflingSeptember 22, 2025

The throngs who braved heat, darkness and expense to mourn Charlie Kirk were rewarded with grotesque MAGA saber-rattling.

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‘Now Texas A&M is Another Institution on That List of Cowards’

By Dallas Observer ReadersSeptember 19, 2025

Readers agreed with a recent opinion piece that argued Texas A&M’s recent firing of an educator isn’t a good look.

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How Skyrocketing Rents Are Forcing Your Favorite Restaurants to Close

By Jeff SiegelSeptember 15, 2025

One thing we love to say here in the Observer food section: if you love a local bar/restaurant – go there.

As an Aggie, I’m Ashamed of My Alma Mater

By Austin ZookSeptember 11, 2025

An A&M alum reckons with the university’s decision to fire multiple employees for teaching in opposition to an ultra-conservative doctrine.

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How to Poop Outdoors in a Way That Won’t Piss Off the Environment and Other Hikers

By Shari Edelson and B. Derrick TaffSeptember 10, 2025

Hitting the trails? Time to come clean.

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Taylor Swift’s Wedding Cake Is About To Become Everyone’s Problem

By Carly May GravleySeptember 10, 2025

This affects all future wedding guests, whether they care about Swift or not. Bakers, we’re here for you.

standing rock protest

Dallas-Based Energy Transfer Proves the Playbook to Silence Dissent is Still In Use

By Rev. Edwin RobinsonSeptember 5, 2025

Instead of dogs and hoses, corporate bullying tactics move to lawsuits and lobbyists.

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Cheers for Volunteers Keeping an Eye on ICE

By Dallas Observer ReadersSeptember 2, 2025

Some of the comments were’t so nice, but here’s to the ones that were!

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Texas Dems Walked Out in 2003, Too. Much Has Changed, But Not the Likely Result

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 9, 2025

Republicans have only gained strength in the past two decades. That doesn’t bode well for those hoping to thwart redistricting.

ups trucks

Heat Exhaustion Almost Killed Me. UPS Still Won’t Give Me A/C

By Hayden KoenigJuly 29, 2025

‘There’s no telling if I’ll make it through another Texas summer,’ UPS driver Hayden Keonig says.

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vulture

Another Bidder Steps Up for the Morning News. This Is Not Good.

By Patrick WilliamsJuly 23, 2025

Alden, with a track record of gutting newspapers nationwide, ups the ante on Hearst’s bid to buy the Dallas daily newspaper.

Ten Commandments

Reader: ‘I’m Shocked to Hear the Dallas Observer is Supporting This Policy’

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 19, 2025

Observer readers have some provocative ideas about what Texas classrooms should have next to the Ten Commandments.

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Reader: ‘South Side Ballroom Does Not Belong Here’

By Eric DiepJuly 12, 2025

Observer readers gave us their opinions on what we highlighted in our best music venues list.

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Greg Abbott

4 Things Every Texas Classroom Should Have Next to the Ten Commandments

By Alyssa Fields and OthersJuly 11, 2025

Since we’re putting just about anything in classrooms, we’d like to see litter pans, bulletproof vests, The Apprentice and birds.

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Opinion: The Fight for a People’s House Starts Now

By Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez RamosJuly 4, 2025

Texas Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos shares her thoughts on the 89th Texas Legislature and the future of the state government.

The Dallas Morning News’ City Pride Flag Criticism Is Flat Out Wrong

By Emma RubyJuly 2, 2025

The article argues that specialty flags could cause division and alienation amongst a diverse city.

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Booze: When Moderation Is a Political Mindfield

By Jeff SiegelJune 29, 2025

Cheers to moderation! The federal government will soon tell you to drink in moderation. What is that exactly? Who knows?

la costra at chilangos

Reader: ‘Literally the worst list without the real good tacos.’

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersJune 28, 2025

There are a lot of good tacos around here, you guys. After our initial list of the best 12, here are others to try.

Dallas Summers Don’t Have To Smell Bad

By Austin ZookJune 27, 2025

We’re all in the flames of a cruel Texas summer together, so now is not the time for your natural deodorant.

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mcdonalds mcdouble

Reddit Debates the Worst Fast-Food Restaurants: ‘Smells Like Bread in a Dishwasher’

By Nick ReynoldsJune 25, 2025

We couldn’t help but get lured into the comic hellscape that Reddit channeled in this thread.

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